Fearmusement

Media attention has bred a fascination with nuclear innovations

Implications - Nuclear energy is an innovation that people the world over are both afraid of and intrigued by. With talk of the Middle East and Korea investing in nuclear power, and safety regulation upgrades in the US, thoughts of potentially destructive energies have generated a deep fascination with nuclear energy.

Nuclear energy as a power source for motorcycles? Not now, but perhaps in 40 years or so thinks French designer Romain Hermenthe. His motorcycle concept, the Motorbike 2050 Version 2, will be powered through… [More]

Have you ever wondered what would happen to every city in the world after a nuclear attack? Well, now you need not wonder any further. No, we are not under attack, but photographer Pedro Moura Pinheiro… [More]

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In a world full of unusual contests, this one is definitely an attention-grabber. A group called ‘The Environmentals’ decided to hold a contest for best nude nuclear protest photo. I know this seems a… [More]

As an alternative to floral prints, which the designer is presently tired of, Christopher Kane used a variety of cloud prints on his pre-collection.
Sourced from the free U.K. Ministry of Defense Web… [More]